The Influence of Socio-demographic Factors Towards Health Information-Seeking Practices Among Older Adults: A Systematic Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.53797/anp.jssh.v5i1.2.2024Keywords:
Ageing nation, health information-seeking, healthy ageing, Malaysia, older adults, sociodemographic factorsAbstract
Both developed and developing countries are currently undergoing a notable demographic change referred to as the phenomenon of an ageing nation. This is marked by a consistent rise in the population of adults aged 60 and over. To foster the development of a population that is characterized by healthy older adults, it is crucial to prioritize the enhancement of the well-being of older adults. In this regard, obtaining reliable health information that effectively promotes the adoption of a healthy lifestyle is useful. However, disparities in health information-seeking practices among older adults lead to unequal access to high-quality health information. One of the contributing elements can be attributed to differences in socio-demographic factors. The participation of older adults in health information-seeking practices is likely to be influenced by numerous socio-economic factors. Therefore, the objective of this review study is to better understand the influence of socio-economic factors on the health information-seeking practices of older adults. This paper employs a systematic literature review to analyze prior research to gain a deeper understanding of the influence of socio-demographic factors on the patterns of health information-seeking practices among older adults. It was found that sociodemographic factors such as age, education level, gender and income affect how older adults practice health information-seeking.
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